as in back
a vulnerable point
a huge trade imbalance continued to be the soft spot in the nation's economy
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Khaledi has a soft spot for chillable reds like rosatos and rosas.
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Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 11 July 2024
Finally, give the ear a gentle squeeze to feel the kernels through the husk; avoid ears that have missing kernels or soft spots.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 13 June 2024
According to his missive, Braun will always have a soft spot for early clients Bieber and Grande, who kicked off their careers in their teens.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2024
Bruised or soft spots can be a sign of rot and can speed up the spoilage of the entire melon.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2024
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Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 11 July 2024
Finally, give the ear a gentle squeeze to feel the kernels through the husk; avoid ears that have missing kernels or soft spots.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 13 June 2024
According to his missive, Braun will always have a soft spot for early clients Bieber and Grande, who kicked off their careers in their teens.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2024
Bruised or soft spots can be a sign of rot and can speed up the spoilage of the entire melon.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2024
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